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Family HistoryFamily History - Walter Elsworth Burdick, Jr.


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Walter Elsworth Burdick, Jr. and two of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Walter Elsworth Burdick, Jr.,1 born 21 September 1881 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Walter Elsworth Burdick and Fannie E. Griswold;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 1946.2 Walter married, first, 14 July 1902 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Daisy Maud Jewell8 (born ca. 1881 in Cohoes, Albany County, New York, the daughter of Myron Jewell and Carrie Sexton8). Walter married, second, Elizabeth Hallisey (born 1886 in Connecticut, parents not determined;2, 5, 6 Elizabeth died 19422). Walter is buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, Stonington Borough, New London County, Connecticut.2 Elizabeth is buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, Stonington Borough, New London County, Connecticut.2

Child of Walter Elsworth Burdick, Jr. and Elizabeth Hallisey:

+2i. Harold E. Burdick, born 30 May 1908 in Noank, New London County, Connecticut; died 16 August 1974 in Franklin County, Maine. Married Mary L. Harman.

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Walter Elsworth Burdick, 37, born: 21 September 1881; occupation: caulker, Groton Iron Works, Noank, New London County, Conn.; nearest relative: Mrs. Elizabeth Burdick.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, Stonington, Connecticut, Walter E. Burdick (gravestone includes Walter, his wife Elizabeth, son Harold, and his wife Mary: 1908 Harold E. Burdick 1974 / 1911 Mary L. Burdick 1990 / 1884 Walter E. Burdick 1946 / 1886 Elizabeth Burdick 1942). The record provides the name and link for his son.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Enumeration District 449, Sheet No. 23A, family of Walter Burdick (30, Connecticut, Sept. 1869, lobster fisherman); wife of 19 years Fannie E. Burdick (37, Connecticut, Jan. 1863, 6 children, 6 living); son Walter E. Burdick (18, Connecticut, Sept. 1881, day laborer); daughter Sadie D. Burdick (16, Connecticut, Dec. 1883); daughter Nellie D. Burdick (13, Connecticut, Nov. 1886); son James H. Burdick (9, Connecticut, Aug. 1890); daughter Etta M. Burdick (7, Connecticut, May 1893); son Thomas E. Burdick (4, Connecticut, Aug. 1895).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Noank Village, E.D. 505, Sheet Nos. 1A and B, Walter Burdick, 50, Connecticut, married once, fisherman, lobster; wife of 29 years Fannie Burdick, 47, Connecticut, married once; son Walter Burdick, 28, Connecticut, laborer, railroad; son Herbert Burdick, 19, Connecticut, machinist, machine shop; daughter Etta Mae Burdick, 16, Connecticut, stenographer, court house; son Eugene Burdick, 14, Connecticut; son Edwin Burdick, 11, Connecticut.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Mystic, E.D. 248, Sheet No. 5A, Walter E. Burdick, Jr., 38, Connecticut, caulker, ship; wife Elizabeth H. Burdick, 34, Connecticut; son Harold E. Burdick, 11, Connecticut.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Stonington, Mystic, E.D. 6-107, Sheet No. 16B, Walter Burdick, 59, Connecticut, night watchman, woolen mill; wife Elizabeth Burdick, 55, Connecticut; housekeeper Minnie Hill, 64, Connecticut, widow. They are living next door to their son and family: Harold Burdick, 31, Connecticut, driller, construction; wife Mary Burdick, 29, Rhode Island; daughter Louise Burdick, 4, Connecticut.
  7. History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer, compiled by Mrs. Susan Spicer Meech and Miss Susan Billing Meech, 1911: Stanhope Press, F. H. Gilson Co., Boston, Mass. Available at google.books.com. Pages 159-160, in the family of James Spicer (1779-1867) and his wife Francis Averill: a great-grandchild, Fannie E. Griswold (daughter of Samuel Griswold and Frances Mary Louise Averill), married Walter Burdick. The text provides the names and birth dates for their eldest six Burdick children (Walter, 21 Sep. 1883; Saidee, 11 Dec. 1885; Dora, 25 Nov. 1888; J. Herbert, 16 Aug. 1890; Etta M., 13 May 1893; and Eugene, 7 Aug. 1895). Some birth dates in this book vary from other sources.
  8. Connecticut Deaths, 1640-1955, Record of Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1640-1921, Marriages in the Town of Norwich, 1902, 14 July 1902, Walter E. Burdick, Jr., 21, born in Noank, CT, son of Walter E. Burdick and Fannie E. Griswold; and Daisy Maud Jewell, 21, Cohoes, N.Y., daughter of Myron Jewell and Carrie Sexton. First marriage for both.
Second and Third Generations
2. Harold E. Burdick2 (Walter1), born 30 May 1908 in Noank, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4 died 16 August 1974 in Franklin County, Maine.2 Harold married Mary L. Harman (born 2 March 1911 in Rhode Island, parents not determined;1, 4, 5 Mary died 17 November 1990 in New London, New London County, Connecticut1, 5). Harold and Mary are buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, Stonington Borough, New London County, Connecticut.1, 5, 2

Child of Harold E. Burdick and Mary L. Harman:

 3i. Louise Burdick, born ca. 1936 in Connecticut.4

  1. Find a Grave (website). Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, Stonington, Connecticut, Walter E. Burdick (gravestone includes Walter, his wife Elizabeth, son Harold, and his wife Mary: 1908 Harold E. Burdick 1974 / 1911 Mary L. Burdick 1990 / 1884 Walter E. Burdick 1946 / 1886 Elizabeth Burdick 1942). The record provides the name and link for his son.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, Stonington, Connecticut, Harold E. Burdick, born: 30 May 1908 in Noank, New London County, Connecticut; died: 16 August 1974 in Franklin County, Maine (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and spouse).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Mystic, E.D. 248, Sheet No. 5A, Walter E. Burdick, Jr., 38, Connecticut, caulker, ship; wife Elizabeth H. Burdick, 34, Connecticut; son Harold E. Burdick, 11, Connecticut.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Stonington, Mystic, E.D. 6-107, Sheet No. 16B, Walter Burdick, 59, Connecticut, night watchman, woolen mill; wife Elizabeth Burdick, 55, Connecticut; housekeeper Minnie Hill, 64, Connecticut, widow. They are living next door to their son and family: Harold Burdick, 31, Connecticut, driller, construction; wife Mary Burdick, 29, Rhode Island; daughter Louise Burdick, 4, Connecticut.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, Stonington, Connecticut, Mary L. Harman Burdick, born: 2 March 1911 in Rhode Island; died: 17 November 1990 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).